Project Red Pepper
10-11-2012, 09:11 PM
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My motor mounts were hell also. My passenger side went on no problems. Driver side was another story. after messing with it a couple hours, i stuck the bolt through the engine and bushing then dropped the mount into the two holes... lined up perfectly. I was kicking myself for not trying that earlier. (yes, i know its what the directions say too)
10-11-2012, 11:41 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Tell me about it. This was mine:
Couldn't get it set so we replaced the trans mount. That didn't fix it either. I have yet to check if it set itself after driving home. On my list for tomorrow.
Couldn't get it set so we replaced the trans mount. That didn't fix it either. I have yet to check if it set itself after driving home. On my list for tomorrow.
10-13-2012, 10:39 AM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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Few pics I had on my phone from the passed few days. Still working on the motor mount issue but in the mean time while I was waiting for feedback concerning the issue I was able to throw the spacers on. Took the 1.25"s on the rear and moved them to the front, then mounted the new 1.5"s onto the rear. It definitely feels more stable around corners and regular driving now especially since my front tires were around 3" closer together than the rears. Plus the tires fill out the width of the flares much better.
At the shop wrapping up the header project:
New spacers on, quick pic:
New d-ring, ready for action:
At the shop wrapping up the header project:
New spacers on, quick pic:
New d-ring, ready for action:
10-15-2012, 08:27 PM
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10-16-2012, 09:55 PM
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
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i have lived in this town my whole life. i need to get out soon. are you gonna take that thing wheelin anytime soon? i just got my new drive shaft so i can drive the jeep again.
10-16-2012, 11:10 PM
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Few pics I have been meaning to post up:
Hopefully Badlands soon. I have to get this trans and engine lined up properly before anything (hopefully get some progress on it tomorrow). Also need to bumpstop it. I want to go before winter though.
Hopefully Badlands soon. I have to get this trans and engine lined up properly before anything (hopefully get some progress on it tomorrow). Also need to bumpstop it. I want to go before winter though.
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10-17-2012, 04:27 PM
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Great looking XJ, lots of similarities to what I'm planning.
Don't know if you've had the opportunity to test them out yet but I'd love to hear how durable the flat flares are under abuse. I love how they look and they've been getting solid reviews, but before I drop $400+ on a part if like to know they aren't going to shatter if I bump an obstacle with them. They are supposed to be a good bit more durable than the pocket style which also look great but I have not heard great things about them taking any kind of impact.
Again, really well done XJ.
Don't know if you've had the opportunity to test them out yet but I'd love to hear how durable the flat flares are under abuse. I love how they look and they've been getting solid reviews, but before I drop $400+ on a part if like to know they aren't going to shatter if I bump an obstacle with them. They are supposed to be a good bit more durable than the pocket style which also look great but I have not heard great things about them taking any kind of impact.
Again, really well done XJ.
10-25-2012, 11:30 AM
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Seems like the last nice day so I decided I had better take care of the rear undercoating. Had to pull the truck behind the house since its blowing like 25 mph here.
